How to to make healthy choices when eating at a restaurant/going to a party
I’ve been asked quite a lot by my clients in the last few weeks of what they should do if they are going out on say a business lunch, or out to dinner or they have been invited to a party, a wedding, etc etc. How on earth do you track their calories or macros […]
Meal prep recipe idea: Burrito bowls
I am going to start posting some meal prep recipe ideas. The recipes I add will be meals that are delicious, that I meal prep often myself, that are easy to make ahead of time, & that contain balanced macronutrients (a good ratio of protein, carbs and fats) so you can eat them as a complete and […]
40 truth-bombs about diet, training and life
…A mix of things I have learned from reading, listening to people smarter than me, and personal experience. *Some of these are compiled from my Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Training: 1) No matter how strong you are, warm up with the bar first. 2) There is no better thing you can do for yourself […]
Pomegranate & pistachio carrot salad
I like experimenting with vegetables and salads. There are so many ways to cook and eat vegetables; they don’t have to be boring at all. Here is the recipe for my grated carrot salad & the dressing that I posted on my instagram the other day. This turned out so nice. It had just the […]
What to eat on a CrossFit competition Day
Here are some general tips on what to eat on a CrossFit competition day. These tips can apply to any local or regional comps you might partake of. They can also apply to other things like race days, running comps, triathlons, lifting comps, etc., with a few tweaks as needed, of course. (I.e. for endurance […]
Nut butter energy bites
Here’s one of the snacks in my 12 week Nutrition & Training program. It’s a recipe for delicious nut butter energy bites. This is a great option for post workout or a quick breakfast on the run if you just add a protein shake. Ingredients (makes 24 balls): 1 cup rolled oats 2/3 cup shredded […]
The best goddamn homemade granola ever
Here’s my favourite recipe for homemade granola. I make a big batch that lasts me for 2 weeks at a time stored in the fridge. This recipe is so jam packed full of healthy foods like nuts and seeds, wheat germ & dried fruit that you will get a mouthful of goodness in every bite! It’s also […]
Tips for athletes on staying healthy during stressful times of training & competition
Today’s post is inspired by the unit I am working through at the moment in my nutrition studies. I have been doing a lot of research on athletes, competition and impaired immune function. I thought it would be a good time to do a blog post on it, seeing as we are right in the […]
Overnight Chia Fruit Pots
Here’s the recipe for my overnight chia fruit pots layered with caramelised figs, strawberries and blackberries. I based this recipe off the Jamie Oliver one and just added/changed a few things. Chia seeds are pretty cool if you flavour them well. They’re really high in protein & fibre & are a good source of magnesium! […]
Exercise bulimia: the new eating disorder
Did you know there are other eating disorders that can be a lot more subtle and less talked about than the bigger, more well known ones like anorexia? For example, constant yoyo dieting and binge eating is one, where someone keeps going into a binge-punish cycle in which they restrict themselves from consuming enough calories, […]
Why you are struggling to get stronger as a female CrossFitter, part 2
This is a continuation of the first part I wrote. You can read that one here. And if you haven’t read it yet, I recommend you do 🙂 *Note: This article relates to CrossFit women who train hard (5-6 x per week), and already have their training covered, many of who probably train more than necessary […]
Baked Moroccan Lemon Chicken
Here’s a chicken dish I made last night. It’s my go-to recipe for baked Moroccan lemon chicken. I love making this because it’s so easy, tastes great and is also good for food prep and leftovers. Chicken thighs are the best to use for this recipe. Many health-conscious people shy away from eating chicken thighs and chose only […]